The Boundless Bible

The Boundless Bible

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The Boundless Bible is a podcast dedicated to discussing the many layers and perspectives the Bible offers to those interested in deepening their views and understanding.Hosted by three friends from very different walks of life and life experiences, who've come together through curiosity of, and respect for, the living Word.Our hosts are:DAVID SHAPIRO -- was born an Orthodox Jew, later an atheist, ex-military and MMA fighter, David heeded the call to Jesus and is now an ordained Pastor, specializing in Apologetics.JAVIER MARQUEZ -- Originally from Brooklyn, moved to LA to be an actor, and deeply found...

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Three friends make biblical questions approachable by combining textual discussion, candid disagreement, practical reflection, and a clear Christian commitment.

The Boundless Bible makes biblical interpretation sound like three friends testing a question together instead of delivering a settled lecture.

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Jacob sends goats ahead to face Esau; your own backup plans may suddenly look familiar.

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  • David Shapiro, Javi Marquez, and Jason Holloway to wrestle with Moses's punishment and Jesus's suffering
  • someone to pause before filing Rahab under 'bad person becomes good'
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68: Rahab: From Jericho to JesusApr 29, 2026

Rahab's story becomes a thoughtful discussion of faith, culture, and leaving an old life behind.

The episode centers Rahab from Joshua and does not dodge the awkward part where the spies first end up in a brothel. From there, it widens into culture, choice, faith, and what it means to leave one life behind and step into another.

67: Jacob: Wrestling with GodApr 17, 2026

A patient, personal look at Jacob's fear, faith, and the long way to blessing.

Jacob sits at the center of this episode, and the hosts present him as a figure who feels close to real life, with his road toward God marked by fear, gifts, and a night alone.

66: Next Steps: I Gave My Life to Jesus (again)... Now what?Apr 15, 2026

A calm, practical look at what comes after saying yes to Jesus.

The episode treats salvation as a beginning, then stays with what follows after someone accepts Jesus. The hosts move between conviction and ordinary life, including the slide back into old habits and the uneasy question of where God feels present once the moment has passed.

64: God's Nature: Old Testament Wrath, New Testament Love, or Somewhere in Between?Apr 1, 2026

A plainspoken Bible discussion that keeps mercy and judgment in the same frame.

The episode takes on a familiar Bible question in direct, uncluttered language: whether the Old Testament and New Testament show different kinds of God, or whether that split is too simple.

63: Science & The Bible: Contradictions or Divinely Connected?Mar 25, 2026

A conversational apologetics chat that treats science and belief as part of the same question.

Boundless Bible centers on science, archaeology, history, miracles, and the old question of whether the Bible can stand up to scrutiny. The hosts sound engaged and steady, which keeps the tone open and conversational even when the discussion reaches for large ideas.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    68: Rahab: From Jericho to Jesus

    Hidden gem

    Rahab starts at the wall.

    Apr 29, 2026·31m·2 clips
  2. 2

    67: Jacob: Wrestling with God

    Hidden gem

    Jacob begins as the heel grabber, and David, Javi, and Jason let his story stay messy.

    Apr 17, 2026·32m·2 clips
  3. 3

    66: Next Steps: I Gave My Life to Jesus (again)... Now what?

    Hidden gem

    The Boundless Bible crew opens with a plain Easter question: what now?

    Apr 15, 2026·26m·1 clip
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    65: Second Chances: Resurrection of Jesus... and You

    Host David Shapiro shares his personal testimony and discusses the theme of second chances in the context of Easter and biblical teachings.

    Apr 8, 2026·37m
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    64: God's Nature: Old Testament Wrath, New Testament Love, or Somewhere in Between?

    Hidden gem

    The hosts open with a question people ask all the time.

    Apr 1, 2026·51m·5 clips
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    63: Science & The Bible: Contradictions or Divinely Connected?

    Hidden gem

    The hosts spend the episode on science, the Bible, and whether the two really clash or end up pointing in the same direction.

    Mar 25, 2026·40m·4 clips
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    62: Fish & Loaves: Little Faith, Big Results

    Mar 11, 2026·31m
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    61: Jethro: From Midian to Moses to Mentor

    Mar 4, 2026·32m
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    60: Shiphrah And Puah: Quiet Courage that Paid Off

    Feb 25, 2026·28m
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    59: Hidden Heroes Series: Kickoff

    Feb 16, 2026·11m
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    58: Self-Identity Pt.2: Hidden Work, Lasting Faith

    Feb 11, 2026·26m
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    57: Self-Identity Pt.1: Who Are You When You're Alone?

    Feb 4, 2026·31m
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    56: Lies We Tell Ourselves: When Weakness Becomes Strength

    Jan 28, 2026·37m
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    55: Ruth: Loyalty and Redemption

    Jan 21, 2026·37m
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    54: King Solomon: When Having Everything Isn't Enough

    Jan 14, 2026·35m
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    53: Cain And Abel: Revealing the Character of Humans (and God)

    Jan 6, 2026·39m
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    52: 2025 RECAP: A Year of Verses and Takeaways

    Dec 30, 2025·27m
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    51: Christmas: When God's Distance Changed to Closeness

    Dec 23, 2025·36m
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    50: Silence: Punishment, Preparation or Presence?

    Dec 17, 2025·26m
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    49: Blindness: Believing is Seeing

    Dec 10, 2025·32m
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    BONUS: David Shapiro: When Faith Feels Messy

    Dec 3, 2025·11m
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    47: Thankfulness: Gratitude that Looks Ahead

    Nov 26, 2025·33m
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    46: Fear: Are You Afraid of the Right Things?

    Three hosts discuss the biblical concept of fear, sharing personal experiences and theological insights.

    Nov 19, 2025·31m
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    45: Baptism: *Spoiler Alert* John The Baptiser Didn’t Invent It

    Nov 12, 2025·28m
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    44: Big Questions: Tackling Some Doozies

    Nov 5, 2025·55m
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    43: The Disciple Peter: Rollercoaster Faith & Chiseled Features

    Oct 29, 2025·30m
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    42: Loneliness: Alone, Lonely or Waiting For Blessing?

    Oct 22, 2025·39m
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    41: The Four Gospels: Divergence without Division

    The hosts introduce a discussion about the four Gospels using a personal story about differing memories of a family trip to Spook Hill.

    Oct 15, 2025·38m
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    BONUS: David Shapiro: Not Quick Qs

    Oct 8, 2025·18m
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    BONUS: David Shapiro: Transformation: From Coals to Diamonds

    Oct 1, 2025·14m
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    QUICK Qs: When Did The Name Jesus First Really Mean Something to You?

    Sep 29, 2025·5m
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    40: David & Goliath: A Sling & A Prayer

    Sep 24, 2025·38m
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    QUICK Qs: What Is One Thing That Christians Could Practice to Strengthen Their Walk

    Sep 22, 2025·5m
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    39: Book of Jonah: You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

    Sep 17, 2025·44m
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    QUICK Qs: What Do You Listen To In The Car?

    Sep 15, 2025·4m
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    38: Noah's Ark: Wash Away What You Think You Know

    Sep 10, 2025·45m
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    QUICK Qs: Do you Mark Your Bible or Not?

    Sep 8, 2025·4m
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    37: Abdu Murray: The Beauty of Embracing The Truth

    Sep 3, 2025·50m
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    QUICK Qs: Which Miraculous Food Would You Choose?

    Sep 2, 2025·3m
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    36: Greg Koukl: Building Faith One Question at a Time

    Aug 27, 2025·57m
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    QUICK Qs: Which Biblical Character is Your First Memory?

    Aug 25, 2025·4m
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    35: The Lords Prayer: The Long Version of a Short Prayer

    Aug 20, 2025·31m
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    QUICK Qs: Who Is The Most Underrated Bible Character?

    Aug 18, 2025·6m
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    34: Exodus: Grumbling Through Blessings

    Aug 13, 2025·32m
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    QUICK Qs: Which Apostle Would You Choose as a Road Trip Companion

    Aug 11, 2025·3m
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    33: Transfiguration: Beyond the Mountain

    Aug 6, 2025·34m
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    QUICK Qs: Would You Choose Faith Made of Brain or Heart?

    Aug 4, 2025·5m
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    32: JANA HARMON: Skeptics and Ex-Skeptics

    The hosts introduce a guest, Dr.

    Jul 30, 2025·47m
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    QUICK Qs: What Book Of Bible Would You Most Want To Be An Expert In?

    Jul 28, 2025·5m
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    31: TUCKER HYATT & VICKY CADAVIECKO: Story of Daniel

    Jul 23, 2025·39m
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    QUICK Qs: What is the First Clip in Your Spiritual Highlight Reel?

    Jul 21, 2025·5m
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    30: Abraham& Isaac: The Ultimate Request

    Jul 16, 2025·33m